Bitcoin Regulation? Imperfect Knowledge of Identities and the Money Laundering Risk: A West African Perspective’

Azinge, Nkechikwu Valerie and Egbiri, Egbiri ifegwu (2018) Bitcoin Regulation? Imperfect Knowledge of Identities and the Money Laundering Risk: A West African Perspective’. Journal of Anti-Corruption Law, 2 (2): 2. pp. 163-182. ISSN 2521-5345

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Abstract

Arguments for regulating Bitcoin are built mainly on the technologically disruptive nature of the currency and its susceptibility to facilitating financial crimes on a scale larger than financial institutions. This paper questions this notion and proposes instead that the disruptive nature of Bitcoin is not technological but legal. The legal disruption requires a legislative response aimed at ensuring suitable regulation that can circumvent the identity crises in Bitcoin transactions.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Journal of Anti-Corruption Law
Subjects:
?? money launderingcryptocurrencybitcoin ??
ID Code:
213898
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Deposited On:
06 Feb 2024 09:15
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Yes
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Published
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27 Aug 2024 00:17